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Medal commemorating the protection of sea trade
Medal commemorating the protection of sea trade. Obverse: Head of King Gustavus III in a long wig (right), undraped, long curls. Legend: 'GUSTAVUS III D . G . REX SVECIAE.' (Gustavus III, by the Grace of God, King of Sweden.) Reverse: Starboard quarter view of a single-masted ship, with sail set, a caduceus and trident on the stern. Legend: 'SECURITAS COMMERCIORUM VINDICATA.' (The safety of commerce vindicated.) Exergue: 'CAROLICORONA DIE IV IUNII MDCCLXXIX.'
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC0459 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Display - Voyagers |
| Creator: | Ljungberger, Gustav |
| Date made: | 1779 |
| Exhibition: | Voyagers |
| People: | King Gustav III of Sweden |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 42 mm |